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dismissive
[ dis-mis-iv ]
adjective
- indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration:
a curt, dismissive gesture.
- indicating lack of interest or approbation; scornful; disdainful.
Other Word Forms
- 徱·s· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of dismissive1
Example Sentences
The culture minister, meanwhile, already managed to draw criticism for dismissive views on non-Arab Syrian minorities and their languages.
Mr O'Dwyer had researched alternative routes, but all were "dismissively rejected by you", the judge said.
To even call it live theater feels crude, even a little dismissive.
But he was criticised by the Harry Potter author and former Labour donor J K Rowling, who accused the party under Sir Keir's leadership of a "dismissive and often offensive" approach to women's concerns.
During the televised portion of a cabinet meeting, Trump reportedly was dismissive of China’s move, saying: “I think I’ve heard of worse things.”
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